i bought the AS-D2 a few weeks ago, and it is gorgeous ... but i dont seem to get a very close shave with it.
i think the blade is too conservative, but maybe i am not shaving properly??

people who have the AS-D2 can you please give me your feedback?
i dont get any nics or cuts, but i struggle to get a close shave.
i wonder if i am holding it at the proper angle? i have played around with various angles.

The AS-D2 is perhaps my favorite razor. It took me a few days to figure out the right angle. Move the razor handle away from your face and aim more for the top plate. With time I discovered the effective shave angle which maximized the potential of any blade I used. I no longer have to focus on the shave angle and I routinely get a wonderful shave. This razor is everything you need and nothing more, give it a few days and hopefully you will feel the same.

(10-08-2016, 07:14 AM)Asafiev Wrote: The AS-D2 is perhaps my favorite razor. It took me a few days to figure out the right angle. Move the razor handle away from your face and aim more for the top plate. With time I discovered the effective shave angle which maximized the potential of any blade I used. I no longer have to focus on the shave angle and I routinely get a wonderful shave. This razor is everything you need and nothing more, give it a few days and hopefully you will feel the same.

The AS-D2 is very intuitive to just pick up and use--in that even inexperienced shavers can pick it up and get a decent and horror-free shave, but perhaps not the closest. There is a sweet spot for this razor's angle that allows it to not only shave very smoothly, but also very efficiently. Keep experimenting with different angles--it might take a little time, but once you get it you will be very pleased with its performance.

When you finally hit the sweet spot of the AS-D2 you will find no other razor that shaves closer. For me the best blade is a yellow box Gillette. Sometimes I can't believe how close this razor shaves, but the angle is very small. IT IS MY FAVORITE RAZOR! And, I have lots of razors to compare it with. Don't give up on your AS-D2, practice and find the "sweet spot".

Most find that a shallow angle is best; I did. Also, because of the razor's inherent gentleness, it will tolerate more pressure than most other razors. Don't be afraid to go against the usual advice and give it a bit more pressure against your face. That will clean you up better and won't leave you looking like a newly slaughtered hog!

Mild but efficient is the most common description for the AS-D2. For me, WTG then ATG with touch-ups as needed gets me a near BBS every time I use this razor. I prefer the Feather blade in this razor. Keep working on the angle and don't fear touch ups in tricky areas to get a close shave.

This will always be very subjective as we all have different interpretations of things, in general. However, after having tried this razor, on three different occasions, I found it to be much too mild for me.